Welcome to the CLAS Website. What is CLAS?

The primary purpose of this project is to increase the abilities of organizations
to incorporate cultural and linguistic competence in policymaking and program
administration including human resource planning and employment practices,
program outreach, marketing and all aspects of direct service delivery. Read
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Apply for CLAS Services

The Alliance for CLAS has provided hundreds of agencies with trainings and consulting services featuring culturally competent best practices. For more information about how the Alliance for CLAS can help you and your organization, please tell us briefly about your organization’s needs.

CLAS Assessment

Upon approval of the TA application, agencies that
fit the criteria for services under the CLAS
project will be contacted to complete a 20-30 minute self-assessment.

Research Clearinghouse

The Community Alliance for CLAS project is effectively integrating research
into the delivery of technical assistance and training. We are monitoring
the research field to identify new innovations and relevant research findings
and invite frequent visits to the Clearinghouse for emerging issues and
findings pertaining to cultural competency in California’s prevention,
treatment and recovery field. Read
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Welcome to the Alliance for CLAS

The Alliance for Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS) offers consultation and training to help your organization meet the challenges of serving an increasingly diverse population.

The Alliance for CLAS, with its team of expert consultants, helps organizations increase their abilities to incorporate cultural and linguistic competence into all aspects of program administration, including: policy-making, human resource planning and employment practices, staff development, outreach/marketing, and all aspects of direct service delivery.

The Alliance for CLAS can assist agencies and programs with aligning themselves, and their services with the National CLAS Standards, a best practices model for improving access, reducing disparities, and improving health outcomes for diverse racial, ethnic, and cultural minority populations.

The Alliance for CLAS offers:

Organizational Cultural Competency Assessment

Customized Consultation and Training in Best Practices from Highly Qualified Consultants

Recognition of an Agency’s Commitment to Cultural Competency

Access to our Lending Library and Research

Access to Continuing Education Credits

CLAS services can help your organization:

Build skill sets so you and your staff may more effectively serve a diverse client base

Improve client enrollment, engagement, retention and outcome

Fulfill cultural competency requirements for various funding sources

Enhance your reputation in the community by being culturally responsive

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Services

The Alliance for CLAS is dedicated to providing you and your team with consultation and training to enhance your agency's ability to provide culturally and linguistically appropriate services. Learn more

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The Alliance for CLAS is here to help you and your organization strengthen your capacity to provide culturally and linguistically appropriate services to diverse clients. Contact us